THE CANYONS

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

RENO CITY COUNCILFEBRUARY 10, 2021

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWAPPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON JANUARY 6, 2021

• Applicant meet with Councilmember Duerr, Wildlife Connection, neighbors and staff before submittal to address all concerns

• City staff recommended approval

• PC approved the Tentative Map and Special Use Permits on January 6, 2021 (no appeals filed so final action on these applications)

• PC recommended approval of the rezoning to PUD and PUDHandbook, so we asking City Council for final action today

• Since PC approvals, applicant’s team has met or spoken with City Councilmember Duerr and/or the Wild Horse Connection on 10+ occasions regarding additional conditions (approximately 30+ hours discussing and negotiating additional conditions)

PROJECT LOCATION

EXISTING CONDITIONSCURRENTLY VACANT

PROJECTSUMMARY

• PUD includes a comprehensive Development Standards Manual (per Councilmember Duerr)

• 71 total units.

• Allows for a mix of single-family options.

• PUD creates a unique project that will include a Desert Contemporary Theme.

• PUD mandates site adaptive architecture and grading.

• The onsite knoll is preserved and is not only a community amenity but also screens new development (per Councilmember Duerr)

• Tentative Map and PUD standards exceed the Hillside Ordinance and protect prominent site features.

• Numerous amenities are included in the PUD, including a comprehensive public trail system (public access easement per Councilmember Duerr)

THE CANYONS LAND PLAN4 DISTINCT VILLAGES

OPEN SPACE64% OF SITE WILL BE PRESERVED AS OPEN SPACE (51.99± ACRES)

CURRENT ZONING INCLUDES 23.98± ACRES (46% INCREASE)

PROJECT CONCEPTSTRAIL PLAN

(OPEN SPACE/ COMMON AREA OPEN TO PUBLIC)

WILD HORSE CONNECTION

COLLABORATION BEFORE

PLANNING COMMISSION

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TENTATIVE MAPLOWER VILLAGES – CANYON CREEK AND CANYON CREST

TENTATIVE MAPCENTRAL (NORTHEAST) VILLAGES –

CANYON CREST AND CANYON MEADOWS

TENTATIVE MAPUPPER VILLAGE– CANYON ESTATES

TENTATIVE MAPOVERALL SITE PLAN

REVISIONS FROM

WEST VIEW PROJECT

• Councilmember’s Duerr and City staff requests based on prior plan:

• Rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD)

• The natural knoll is preserved

• 7.35 acres (20% less disturbance)

• Cut and fills greatly reduced with split building pads (walk-ups and walk-outs)

• Removed retaining walls at the entry area and on lower lots (only two lots have small retaining walls)

• Used hillside adaptive techniques such as custom lots and split-level foundations

• No disturbance to the drainageway, except the crossing (allowed by Code)

• Dedicated a secondary access to lands to the north of the site

• Previous plan had ALL flat lots, this new plan has 17 split pads and custom lots are mandated to comply with hillside adaptive architecture

Option 2 -

• Fence entire property so that bcirses cannot enter the open space ~pocket" created by the design of the project Ths is due to the narrow ed opening at the north end created by the additional road and custom lots.

• Resolution of gap in fencing between The Canyons and Pallisades north of culdesac road in southwest corner of project so that horses do not enter that ~'pockef' looking for a w ay across or out.

• Resolution/explanation of how utility road access will be handled where it crosses from The C anyons to Pallisades so that no horses can access the roads or neighborhoods.

• Resolution of how «multi-use trail " \vi ll be handled where it crosses w est border of property once fenced.

• Stock tank in nor1heast comer of project, an easement on neigli:>oring property, or easement on TMW A property .. R ecommend ~antrubberwatertanks.com which helps both \vi th freezing and vandalism which is a known problem in ilis area.New water source will require te-mporary diversionary feeding t o help the horses discove,r.

• All gates confonning to induded condi ti ans ( open away from comm W1i ty deve.1 opm ent and se-lf dosing). Where a gate is placed over a catti e guard, a second si.x foot pedestrian gate needs to be placed whch can double as an em erg ency exi t for horses should they find their way onto the property.

• Daisy chain lock accessible to any locked gate to allow WHC and their partners to access the range for em ergencies such as rescue andrange management activities.

Note: Option 2 eliminates horses in the "open space". Horses eat young cheat grass before it dries. Without tl:iat you will need to address the increased fire hazard.

HIGHILIG HIED areas on both attached maps have questions that need to be addressed.

Tracy Wilson Wild Horse Connection, Uais on, Volunteer LRTC Technical Large Animal Rescue Assistant Supervisor, Volunteer LRTC Board Secretary AWHC Virginia Range Fe.rtility Control Program Documentation, Volunteer 775-292-0610 (cell) tcDrnii/soril§gmail.com

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Office of the City M anager

MEMORANDUM

DATE: October 14, 2019

TO: :Mayor & Council

THRU: Sabra Newby, City Manage1·

FROM: Dy1an Shaver, Director of Policy & strategy

SUBJE~ Estray and Feral Horses on the Virginia Range

In response to Council concerns about feral horses and de.,eJ.opment along the interface of the Virginia Range, this office has been in consultation 'i\ith the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) to determine the best venues for collaboration between our two entities as grow1h continues in Southeast Reno. Members of the public have passionate1y e.~I'e$ed many divergent opinions on how best to manage the interface between these animals, the pub1ic, and our built environment. Staff requested the Department's guidance on this matter, the response to which is included ,.,; th this memo. Also included is a Department publication on the Virginia Range feJa1 and estray population generally.

Staff has also requested that the City be inc1uded in the development and, where appropriate, implementation of any p1ans the Department may have to move forward with its responsibility to manage this population in the futme.

ND A's guidance reminds the City of the follo,ving provisions:

1) It is illegal for the City (or any party) to feed, corral, collect, or retain feral or estray livestock they do not own. On1y the Nevada Department of .~riculture can award ownership of these anima~ and the Department may onl_ do so afte1 publicly noticing the_ intend to do"5o.

2) While there is no sucli profilbl.tion against watering fera1 and estray animals incidentally, providing regular '"c.ter sources for livestock - stray or othenvise -- requires a water right and permits issued by the State EngineeJ. Nevada law prohibits the State Engineer from issuing any such permit unless the person seeking such a penuit a) is legally entitled to put the livestock on the land in question; and b) owns, 1eases or otherwiseJegally possesses said livestock.

The NOA has indicated an interest in 'Orlting cooperatively with the City as oUJ population continues to grow in the region, and has sought the City's assistance in communicating the regulations and laws around this complicated issue to inteJested parties.

Attachments (J): Nevada Dept. of AgricultUJe letteJ to City of Reno dated Oct. 4, 2-014

Nevada Dept. of Agricclture factsheet, "Virginia Range Feral Horses» Ne\.c.da Dept. of Agriculture Publicatio.n "Virginia Range FeJal/ E.stray Information»

STEVE SlSOW< Govemor

Laa Vogu OfrlOI 2300 Eall St Louis Ave Lal Vegas, NV 19104 Tellphooe (702) -..Cm Fu (702) -..C587

October4, 2019

Dylan Shaver

STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

'405 Soulh 21 • St Sp.orks Novad• 99431-5557

Telephone (775) 353-3601 Fax (775) 353-31561 agtl.nv.gov

Director, Office of Policy nnd Strategy City of Reno

To whom it may concern:

J ENNIFER OTT

Director

ElkoO!fico •780 East Idaho St

Ei<o. NVIHlllOl~72 Telopllone ms) 73&-8078

Fax (775) 734·2893

As the city of Reno continues to expand into the land that the Virginia Range estray and feral horses (VRE) use for graz.ing, public interactions with horses will likely become more frequent. In the interest of working collaboratively, we would lilte lo inform the city of existing stale regulations in place that regulate the management of the VREs with the goal of keeping the public safe.

NRS 569 outlines several regulations regarding estray and feral livestock. Of note are two in particular that we would like to call your attention to now. First, please note that per NRS 569.040, in order to discourage horses from entering roadways and communities, it is unlawful to feed feral or cslray horses:

RS 569.040 Unlawful 10 lake up or feed eslray or feral llvesrock. I. Except u otherwise provided in •ubscdion 2, NRS S69 040 to~. inclusive, or pursuant to a coopcra1i""

11g1eemen1 eitablishcd pursu!nl to NRS 569.03 1 for the management, control, placement or disposition of estrays and feral livestock, it is unlawful for any person or Uie person's employees or age111s, other than an authorized agent of the Depart1ne111, to:

(a) Take up any estray or feral livestock and retain possession of it; or (b) Peed any es1ray or feral li' 'eslock. 2. l'or a first violation of paragraph (b) of subsection I, o person 1110$1 not be cited or charged criminally but mwt be

info1111cd that it Lt unlawful 10 filed an estray or feral livcslock. 3. For a second or subsequent violation of paragraph (b) of 1ubseceio11 I, a person i> guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

In addition to restrictions surrounding feeding the horses, water rights can also pose an issue. Because waler rights do not fal l under the purview of the NOA and arc regulated by the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR), we recommend contacting NDWR for a full explanation of water rights regarding Livestock. For the puI)>Oses of th.is notice, please see NRS 533.503 below, explaining that an applicant for a water pennit to v.oater livestock must be the owner of said livestock (note that NRS 533 and 534 cover water rights more in depth, and th.is is one example):

'llS 533.503 Ru 1rictions on issua u e of pormit or cerliticate r•garding a ppropria tion to water livestock. I. The Staie Engineer shall not issue a pennil 10 appropriate waler for the pwpoise of watering livestock unless: (a) The applicant for die pennit is legiiJJy ailitled to place the livestock on the lands for which the pennit is sough1, and:

( I) Owns, leases or olhc:rwisc possesses a legal or proprietary mtcrcst in the Livestock on or lo be placed on the lands for which the pcnnil is sought; or

('2) Has recei"ed from a person described in subparagraph (I), authori1'1ltion 10 ha>"e physical custody of the livcs1odt on or to be placed on the JDDds for which the permit is soug)lt, and authorization to care for, conrrol and maintain such livestoclc;

(b) Tbe forage scrvtng the beneficial we of 1bc waler to be appropriated is not cocumbcrcd by an adjudicated grazlng pref~cc rccogniad pursuant to Jaw for 1hc benefit or a person oUicr than the applicant for the permit; nnd

(c) The Jilek of encumbrance required by paragraph (b) is demomtratcd by n:11SOnable means, including. wilhoul llmotatlon, evidence of a valid grazing pcnn ii, other thM a tempomy gruing permit, that is issued by the appropriate go•emmental cm ity to the applicant for the penniL

While the NOA is working diligently to explore humane and sustainable ways lo manage the horse population long tenn, there are things that we and our partners can do now to keep the puhlie and the horses safe. We ask thal the city of Reno join us in maintaining the safety of the public on 1he roadways and in public SJ)llces by adhering to existing NRS surrounding feral and estray lh•cstock, and by communicating these regulations with Reno constituents.

Regards,

2300 Eut St Lous Ave Loa V09n, IN 8910f Telephone (702) 668-4590 FU(702)~~7

ol05 Soulll 2 t • St

Spatta. - · 89431 Tolephono (775) ~I Fu tn5) 353-3661

4780 Eoll ldoho SL 9.o. NV &9801

Tolaphone (775) 7J8.8079 Fox (775) 738-2993

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CORPORATION

SINCE PLANNING COMMISSION…

• Meetings with Councilmember Duerr and Wild Horse Connection:

• Additional horse related conditions and clarifications:

• Fence the entire property

• Gates located at all utility roads and trail access points into property (gates designed per the staff report and WHC email)

• Daisy lock on all gates per WHC email

• Cattle/Horse guards located on two entrance points into the project and along the easterly roadway per WHC email

• Viewing platform

• A sign that identifies the laws regarding the feeding and a short history of the horses

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

FROM COUNCILMEMBER DUERR

• NO white colored houses

• Enter into a “Park Agreement” to retain the Residential Construction Tax payments and reinvest them on the property

• Additional 2-3 signs that provide information to drivers and pedestrian and horse safety

• Include low water consuming native trees and other vegetation to not overdue use of typical urban trees

PUD BENEFITS

• Ensures strict grading standards and protects prominent site features.

• Includes stringent architectural design guidelines.

• Promotes the use of native materials and vegetation.

• Protects open space and creates public trail system.

• Protects wild horses by adopting identical standards to that included with Daybreak, plus additional conditions

• Allows for a mix of single-family unit types and price points.

• Requires a sensitive approach to site development above and beyond code.

PROJECT CONCEPTSTRAIL CONCEPTS

PROJECT CONCEPTSOPEN SPACE AMENITIES

PROJECT CONCEPTSPROJECT ENTRY

PROJECT CONCEPTSARCHITECTURE

PROJECT CONCEPTSARCHITECTURE

PROJECT CONCEPTSUSE OF NATIVE MATERIALS

URBAN /WILDLAND INTERFACEPUD INCLUDES FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS

• Project is within acceptable response time of the Damonte Ranch Station.

• All new development abutting open space and/or common area shall have a minimum of 30’ of defensible space with a 100’ buffer zone per RFD standards.

• HOA to maintain an additional 20’ buffer.

• Project design enhances access to wildland areas.

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWAPPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON JANUARY 6, 2021

• City staff recommended approval

• PC approved the Tentative Map and Special Use Permits on January 6, 2021 (no appeals filed so final action on these applications)

• PC recommended approval of the rezoning to PUD and PUDHandbook, so we asking City Council for final action today

• Since PC approvals, applicant’s team has met or spoken with City Councilmember Duerr and/or the Wild Horse Connection on 10+ occasions regarding additional conditions (approximately 30+ hours discussing and negotiating additional conditions)

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